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Weather & Climate in Pelejo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pelejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 100.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2167°N, 75.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| May 26, 2019 | 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru | M8.0 | 75 km | 123 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 145 km | 121 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 139 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M5.5 | 61 km | 27 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 44 km | 25 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 107 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 20 km | 30 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | Northern Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 142 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 61 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 57 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.2 | 130 km | 110 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 43 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in |
Pelejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (3.7").